OC school board approves reopening in-person classes without masks, social distancing
The Orange County Board of Education voted 4-1 on Monday evening to approve guidelines for reopening schools which includes not requiring kids to social distance or wear masks.
The Orange County Board of Education voted 4-1 on Monday evening to approve guidelines for reopening schools which includes not requiring kids to social distance or wear masks.
San Francisco has highest lack of plumbing in California, making washing harder during pandemic
The survey found that in more than 6,300 housing units in California, people have no piped hot and cold water, no bathtub or shower, or no flush toilet.
The survey found that in more than 6,300 housing units in California, people have no piped hot and cold water, no bathtub or shower, or no flush toilet.
Austin Public Health provides COVID-19 update to Travis County Commissioners Court
Dr. Mark Escott addresses the commissioners and talks about the latest numbers as well as measures and actions related to the coronavirus.
Dr. Mark Escott addresses the commissioners and talks about the latest numbers as well as measures and actions related to the coronavirus.
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Gym owners, salons react to California coronavirus rollbacks
"Out of the blue, here is Newsom dropping the bomb, we have to close immediately, and I'm very upset," said gym owner Adam Kovacs. "This is like the biggest nightmare for every business."
"Out of the blue, here is Newsom dropping the bomb, we have to close immediately, and I'm very upset," said gym owner Adam Kovacs. "This is like the biggest nightmare for every business."
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Pflugerville ISD cancels football season ticket sales due to COVID-19
Reserved seat tickets will also not be sold this football season.
Reserved seat tickets will also not be sold this football season.
Round Rock ISD to begin school year in August, first three weeks will be virtual
The school year is set to begin on August 20. Officials say this will allow the district time to see if conditions have improved and to make sure campuses are safe.
The school year is set to begin on August 20. Officials say this will allow the district time to see if conditions have improved and to make sure campuses are safe.
Protester yells 'shame on you' at DeSantis during COVID-19 press conference
A protester interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s coronavirus update on Monday, July 13.
A protester interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s coronavirus update on Monday, July 13.
Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
Austin-area districts still planning for fall semester
On Monday, just a few weeks out from the start of the school year it remained unclear how that plan would be implemented in many districts.
On Monday, just a few weeks out from the start of the school year it remained unclear how that plan would be implemented in many districts.
Austin-area districts still planning for fall semester
On Monday, just a few weeks out from?the start of the school year it remained unclear how that plan would be implemented in many districts.
On Monday, just a few weeks out from?the start of the school year it remained unclear how that plan would be implemented in many districts.
UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
Austin city manager proposes $4.2B budget, including reducing APD's budget by $11.3M
In June, Cronk revealed key changes in the works for the 2021 budget regarding the Austin Police Department.
In June, Cronk revealed key changes in the works for the 2021 budget regarding the Austin Police Department.
Thieves steal equipment from COVID-19 testing site in Pleasant Grove
Thieves targeted a new walk-up COVID-19 testing site in Pleasant Grove, keeping it from opening on Monday.
Thieves targeted a new walk-up COVID-19 testing site in Pleasant Grove, keeping it from opening on Monday.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
COVID-19 and heat: Temperatures, coronavirus cases climb in tandem across the US
Experts were hopeful the summer heat could dampen COVID-19. But record heat, along with a fast-spreading virus, continue to impact the United States.
Experts were hopeful the summer heat could dampen COVID-19. But record heat, along with a fast-spreading virus, continue to impact the United States.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.